MeX Theater Manager Kentucky Performing Arts Louisville, KY

Kentucky Performing Arts
Louisville, KY
US

Title: MeX Theater Manager
Department: Production
Reports To: Bomhard Production Manager
Supervises: Technical staff of user groups
Starting Pay: up to $26/hour

Job Summary:
The MeX Theater Manager is primarily responsible for overseeing all production-related aspects in Kentucky Performing Arts’ MeX Theater. Aspects of this role include maintaining and operating theatrical equipment, overseeing the safety of clients, advancing all client needs, and interfacing with KPA front-of-house operations staff.

While the primary focus of this role is overseeing the MeX Theater, the Manager will be scheduled to oversee other KPA venues, events, productions, and special projects, and when required, work as part of the stage crew in the audio, video, lighting, carpentry, and/or props department.
Benefits: As a member of our team, we set you up for success by offering a supportive and encouraging work environment with ongoing training and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off (Sick, Holiday, and Personal time)
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Company-paid Short & Long-Term Disability and Life insurance
• Optional Pet Insurance,  Protection, and supplemental Life Insurance
• Annual merit increases
• Complimentary event tickets to select performances

• Oversee production planning processes for the MeX Theater, including advance work, show/event estimates, staffing coordination, stage reports, schedules, service orders, and post-event follow-up.
• Maintain strong knowledge of KPA venues, backstage operations, production equipment, staffing structures, labor practices, safety expectations, and event execution requirements.
• Supervises and assists incoming attractions with audio, video, lighting, staging, and projection equipment.
• Provide hands‑on production or technical support when business needs require, which may include assisting with stage operations, crew coordination, client support, or technical event support.
• Collaborates with KPA employees, resident groups, and clients to implement and maintain innovative programs and events.
• Trains other KPA staff on lighting, audio, video, rigging, and electrical equipment.
• Manages KPA equipment in the MeX Theatre, including all lighting, audio, video, staging and rigging equipment.
• Assist with the coordination, movement, and use of KPA production equipment and supplies across KPA venues and sites, including use of KPA or commercial vehicles when appropriate.
• Troubleshoots and repairs audio, video, electrical, lighting and network cables.
• Maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and sound judgment when handling budgets, staffing matters, client information, internal communications, performance concerns, or sensitive operational matters.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and move throughout KPA venues for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift and move up to approximately 50 pounds unassisted using proper lifting techniques and/or equipment.
• Ability to climb ladders and work in elevated areas, including lifts, catwalks, grids, or other production‑related spaces as needed.
• Ability to work at heights up to approximately 100 feet when required.
• Ability to push, pull, or move large production‑related items using proper equipment and procedures.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, production equipment, radios, computers, and other equipment necessary to perform assigned duties.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to…